No power (resolved)

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  1. nept2n

    nept2n Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Cosmo sorry I didn't get back to you sooner on wattage for the gen. That models out put is 1650 constant and 2k peak. How did you make out today with the heat. How many hours did you get off one tank full?
     
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  3. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    How was the day, Cosmo?
     
  4. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Muchas gracias mi amigos! Honestly thank you very much! Still no power! Have the tank running on 1 power head and an airstone, put some rodi ice cubes in here and there, corals aren't looking great but prob just cause no light forever! Cell and Internet service is here and there! So communication as to what is happening is rough!

    Honestly concerned about the human race! Lol! FYI if your town is without power and the stop lights aren't working, it becomes a stop sign! Lol! Then basic 4 way stop sign rules apply!

    But issues at hand, we are running out of water, gas stations are backed up 6+ miles around us, but power is coming back slowly to the area!

    On a positive note, I've rewired my LEDs so it's slightly cleaner, got the tank ready for the transfer, just afraid to do it without power just in case there is a problem! Kinda figure I may as well since the fish are blacked out anyways, but it won't be easy! Hmmmm
     
  5. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Thx corrailline;)

    Nept2n getting about 9 hours out of a tank running a full freezer or fridge and my tank, a light an a fan! Not bad IMO!
     
  6. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    your lucky you have it...many without, I'm hearing. Hang in there. Hope something gets working soon for ya...bad scene.
     
  7. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Yep LG, helped throw away about $5k of steaks and seafood today! Sucks, restaurants got hit hard around here! But no power in 3 hours drive leaves little options! Especially in this heat!;(
     
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  9. nept2n

    nept2n Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Glad to know that cause I think I'm going to get one. Its great you haven't had fatalities. I would wait till you get power before making your change. Good luck
     
  10. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Thx !

    Been around alot of generators and this is amazing for its size! It does bog out when both the freezer an fridge kicks on but heck, it's the size of a small igloo cooler!;)
     
  11. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    yup ...those are great...I picked up a big monster gen years ago, it will run most of my house, but I have a plug made that will ready all the important things..I start it twice a year and I keep 5 gal on the ready. I am grateful I have not needed to use it. I am watching your area on the tee vee...and I have much concern for the situation as a whole....again, hang in there.
    SUX SUX SUX !!:p
     
  12. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    I'm glad you found a temporary solution Cosmo! Hope you get power soon!